Unions in Cambodia urge EU not to withdraw EBA benefit25 November, 2019IndustriALL affiliates in Cambodia are calling on the European Union (EU) not to withdraw the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, as a step to protect garment workers’ employment in the country.
Unions in Cambodia urge EU not to withdraw EBA benefit25 November, 2019IndustriALL affiliates in Cambodia are calling on the European Union (EU) not to withdraw the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, as a step to protect garment workers’ employment in the country.
Thai unions call for review of labour laws22 November, 2019The suspension of US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 573 types of Thai products sent a shockwave throughout Thailand, but unions say it provides the Thai government with an opportunity to overhaul labour laws and protect workers’ rights.
Los sindicatos tailandeses exigen la revisión de las leyes laborales22 November, 2019La suspensión del Sistema Generalizado de Preferencias (SGP) de EE. UU. para 573 clases de productos tailandeses tuvo fuertes repercusiones en todo el país asiático, pero los sindicatos afirman que esta situación le brinda al gobierno tailandés una oportunidad para reformar las leyes laborales y proteger los derechos de los trabajadores.
Thai unions call for review of labour laws22 November, 2019The suspension of US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for 573 types of Thai products sent a shockwave throughout Thailand, but unions say it provides the Thai government with an opportunity to overhaul labour laws and protect workers’ rights.
REPORT: The African Continental Free Trade Area – will it promote fair trade, economic development and decent work?21 November, 2019On a continent with high unemployment, where most of the working-age population of 705 million people work in the informal sector, do claims that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will create decent jobs stand up to scrutiny?
REPORT: The African Continental Free Trade Area – will it promote fair trade, economic development and decent work?21 November, 2019On a continent with high unemployment, where most of the working-age population of 705 million people work in the informal sector, do claims that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will create decent jobs stand up to scrutiny?
Russian auto workers union oppose sanctions 18 November, 2019IndustriALL affiliate Automobile and Farm Machinery Workers' Union of Russia (AFW) claims that US sanctions are negatively affecting the Russian automotive industry and threatens around 400,000 jobs.
Russian auto workers union oppose sanctions18 November, 2019IndustriALL affiliate Automobile and Farm Machinery Workers' Union of Russia (AFW) claims that US sanctions are negatively affecting the Russian automotive industry and threatens around 400,000 jobs.
Release RCEP text immediately, say unions7 November, 2019India has withdrawn from the RCEP trade agreement, while the remaining 15 countries announced the end of negotiations and a commitment to sign the deal in 2020.
